Movement-cure apparatus.



PATENTED NOV. 13, 1906.

I J. H. KELLOGG. MOVEMENT CURE APPARATUS.

APPLICATION TILED SEPT.5.1905.

Witgesscs:

UNITED STATES PATENT- OFFICE.

JOHN HARVEY KELLOGG, OF BATTLE CREEK, MICHIGAN.

MOVEMENT-CURE APPARATUS- Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented Nov. 13, 1906.

Application filed Septemberh, 1905. Serial No. 277,081-

To all whom it may concern.-

Be it known that I, JOHN HARVEY KEL- LOGG, a citizen of the United States, residing at Battle Creek, in the county of Calhoun, State of Michigan, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Movement-Cure Apparatus, of which the following is a specification.

This invention relates to improvements in .a movement-cure apparatus.

The invention is clearly defined and pointed out in the claims.

A structure embodying the features of my invention is clearly illustrated in the accompanying drawings, forming a part of this speclfication, in which Figure l'is a side elevation view of my im' proved movement-cure apparatus. Fig. 2 is a detail sectional view taken on a line corresponding to line 2 2 of Fig. 3, showing the relation of the parts. Fig. 3 is a detail sectional view taken on a line 3 3 of Fig. 2.

In the drawings similar letters of reference refer to similar parts throughout the several views, and the sectional views are taken looking in the direction of the little arrows at the ends of the section-lines.

Referring to the drawings, the base A is supported by feet a, of rubber or other suitable resilient material. These feet rest in sockets a, which are secured to the floor. A body rest or support, preferably com rising apair of oppositely-facing chairs aving common side rails B and a common back B, is arranged upon the base A. A air of shaft-hangers C are secured upon the side rails B at a central point, preferably beneath the back B. A shaft, made up of sections D-and D and the hollow drum or wheel D, by which the sections are connected, issupbody rest or support.

ported by the hangers O. The wheel or drum D is referably made up of sections screwthread ed together, a section being secured to each shaft-section. A weight 6' is arranged within the drum D". Thisweight throws the shaft, out of balance so that as it is re volved it is caused to vibrate and through its bearings impart its vibrations to the The weight is adjusted in the drum by means of the screw E, which is connected thereto by the chain c. The screw E projects into the shaft-section D, which is made hollow to receive it. On the outer end of the screw E is a hand-wheel E for convenience in adjustment. The screw is supported by the threaded block E on one of the side rails B. 'By means of'this screw the weight is thrown in or out from the shaft, thereby controlling the force of the vi brations. Guides 6', in which the weight e, moves in and out, are arranged within the drum.

The shaft is preferably driven from the motor F, which is located beneath the seats.

The motor is connected to the shaft by means of a suitable belt, as f, which is arranged on the grooved pulley D thereon. As stated, the weight e throws the shaft out of balance, so that as the shaft revolves it vibrates and being mounted in bearings carried by the seats imparts its vibration thereto. By the adjustment of the weights the force of the vibrations is controlled. By the particular arrangement illustrated and described the vibrations may be controlled to a nicety, and this may be done while the apparatus is in operation.

I have illustrated and described my improved movement-cure apparatus in detailin the form preferred by me on account of its structural simplicity and convenience of operation, although I am aware that it 1s capable of considerable variation in structural details without departing from my invention.

Having thus described my invention, what I claim as new, and. desire to secure by Letters Patent, is- 4 1. In a movement-cure apparatus, the combination of a base; resilient feet for said base; a seat arranged on said base; a shaft made up of sections, one of which is hollow; a hollow wheel or drum connecting said shaftsections; bearings for said shaft, carried by said seat; a weightarranged in-said drum; a

radial guide in said drum for said weight; a screw projecting into the hollow section of said shaft; and a cable connecting said weight to said screw, for the purpose specified.

2. In a movement-cure apparatus, the combination of a base; a seat arranged on said base; a shaft made up of sections, one of which is hollow; a hollow wheel or drum connecting said shaft-sections bearings for said shaft, carried by said seat; a weight arranged in said drum; a radial guide in said drum for said Weight; a screw projecting into the hollow section of said shaft; and a cable connecting said weight to said screw, for the purpose specified.

3. In a movement cure apparatus, the combination of a base; resilient feet for said base; a seat arranged on said base; a shaft made up of sections, one of which is hollow; a hollowwheel or drum connecting said shaftsections; bearings for said shaft, carried by said seat; a weight arranged in said drum; a radial guide in said drum for said weight and means for adjusting said Weight, for the pur- I pose s ecified.

4. n a movement-cure apparatus, the combination of a base; a seat arranged on said base; a shaft; a hollow 'wheel or drum carried by said shaft; bearings for said shaft, carried by said seat; a weight arranged in said drum; a radial guide in said drum for said weight; and means for adjusting said weight, for the purpose specified.

5. In a movement-cure apparatus, the combination of a base; resilient feet for said base; a seat arrmged on said base; a shaft; a hollow Wheel or drum carried by said shaft; bearin s for said shaft, carried by said seat; a Weig t arranged in said drum, for the purpose s ecified.

6. n a movement-cure apparatus, the combination of a base; a seat arranged on said base; a shaft; a hollow wheel or drum carried by said shaft; bearings for said shaft, carried by said seat;and a weight arranged in said drum, for the purpose specified.

7. In a movement-cure apparatus, the combination of a base; resilient feet for said base; a seat arranged on said base; a shaft; bearings for said shaft, carried by said seat; a Weight carried by said shaft; and means for adjusting said weight to and from the said shaft, for the purpose specified.

8. In a movement-cure apparatus, the combination of a base; a seat arranged on said base; a shaft; bearings for said shaft, carried by said weight; a weight carried by said shaft; and means for adjusting said Weight to and from the said shaft, for the purpose specified.

9. In a movement cure apparatus, the combination of a body rest or support; resilient feet therefor; a shaft made up of sections, one of which is hollow; bearings for said shaft, carried by said body rest or support; a weight arranged in said drum; a radial guide in said'drum for said weight; a

screw projecting into the hollow section of said shaft; and a cable connecting said zivejlght to said screw, for the purpose speci- 10. In a movement-cure apparatus, the combination of a body rest or support; a shaft made up of sections, one of which is hollow; a hollow wheel or drum connecting said shaft-sections; bearings for said shaft, carried by said body rest or support; a weight arranged in said drum; a radial guide in said drum for said weight; a screw pro- 1 jecting into the hollow section of said shaft;

and a cable connecting said weight to said screw, for the purpose specified.

11. In a movement-cure apparatus, the combination of a body rest or su port ;resilient feet therefor; a shaft; a hol ow wheel or drum carried by said shaft; bearings for said shaft, carried by said body rest or support; a weight arranged in said drum; a radial guide in said drum for said Weight; and means for adjusting said weight, for the purpose specified.

12. In a movement-cure apparatus, the combination of a body rest or support; a shaft; a hollow wheel or drum carried by said shaft; bearings for said shaft, carried by said body rest or support; a weight arranged in said drum; a radial guide in said drum for said weight; and means for adjusting said weight, for the purpose specified.

13. In a movement cure apparatus, the combination of a body rest or support; resilient feet therefor; a shaft; a hollow wheel or drum carried by said shaft; bearings for said shaft, carried by said body rest or support; a Weight arranged in said drum; for the purpose specified.

14. In a movement-cure apparatus, the

combination of a body rest or support; a

shaft; a hollow Wheel or drum carried by said shaft; bearings for said shaft, carried by said body rest or support; and a Weight 1alrrianged in said drum, for the purpose speci- 15. In a movement-cure apparatus, the combination of a seat or chair; resilient feet for said seat or chair; a shaft; bearings therefor, supported by said chair; a weight adjustably mounted on said shaft; and

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means for adjusting said weight for the purpose specified.

16. In a movement-cure apparatus, the combination of a seat or chair; resilient feet for said seat or chair; a shaft; bearings therefor, supported by said chair; a Weight mounted on said shaft; and means for adjiusting said weight, for the purpose speci- 17. In a movement-cure apparatus, the

combination of a body rest or support;re- I hand and seal in the presence of two wit siliefitit {)eet for said bpdy rest or sup ort; a nesses. s a earrings there or supported y said i body rest or support; 'si Weight adjustably JOHN HARVEY Q 5 mounted on said shaft; and means for ad Witnesses:

justing said weight, for the purpose specified. WILL K. KELLoGG,

In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my CHAS. E. STEWART. 

